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Title

Aromatherapy for Anxiety Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bergamot Aromatherapy for Anxiety in a Medical Office Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

  • Phase

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted

  • Study Participants

    28
This study evaluated the use of bergamot aromatherapy in the treatment of anxiety in a medical office setting among children who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. H
Bergamot aromatherapy relieves anxiety in adult populations but has not been tested in a pediatric population with autism spectrum disorder. Because autism spectrum disorders often include hypersensitivity to sensory experiences, the use of essential oils in this population should be evaluated.
Study Started
Jun 24
2016
Primary Completion
Mar 09
2018
Study Completion
Mar 30
2018
Last Update
Jan 28
2019

Other Bergamot Aromatherapy

Patients in this group inhaled bergamot essential oil for 15 minutes.

Bergamot Aromatherapy Experimental

Patients in this group inhaled bergamot essential oil for 15 minutes at the start of their medical office visit.

Control No Intervention

Patients in this group did not experience an intervention.

Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

Between 6-11 years of age
Diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

none
No Results Posted